Sheri Fink's The Little Rose Will Make its Stage Debut in One Month

MARTIN, Tenn. - Nov. 6, 2013 - PRLog -- The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Vanguard Theatre will premiere Sheri Fink’s #1 best-selling, award-winning children’s book as a play adapted by Leon Scioscia and Sheri Fink.

The Little Rose will have its premiere in exactly one month on Friday, December 6th, with a subsequent performance on Saturday, December 7th, at the newly renovated Fine Arts Building’s “Little Theatre.”

The Little Rose, Ms. Fink's first children’s book, enjoys massive popularity due to its heartfelt central message: be yourself, even in the face of bullying. Mr. Scioscia, and Ms. Fink, knew that the story was perfect for the stage so they teamed up to develop, adapt and write the theatrical version of the book.

"I am counting down the days until the The Little Rose premiere!” says Sheri Fink. "I am so excited, and I know that my Fans will love the Little Rose play as much as they have loved the Little Rose book. I am so grateful to have worked with Leon on adapting the book to the stage."

Leon Scioscia said: “Sheri’s vision of The Little Rose reaches out and touches young and old. She has created a timeless story that tugs at the heart, and makes you think about right and wrong. I am honored to have had the opportunity to adapt the story, with Sheri, because of its worldwide appeal.”

The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Fine Arts Chairman, Douglas J. Cook, remarked: “We are so thrilled to present the world premiere of this classic tale for children."

Sheri Fink is a #1 international best-selling, award-winning children's author and international speaker. She created "The Whimsical World of Sheri Fink" children's brand to inspire and delight kids while planting seeds of self-esteem that can have lifelong benefit. Sheri's books include The Little Rose, The Little Gnome, Exploring the Garden with the Little Rose, and The Little Firefly.

Leon Scioscia has written over 14 plays, several short stories, including The Snow Fort, and poetry – his favorite being: The Man With A Mouth Full Of Jellybeans. His day job enables him to support his writing desires. He has worked for theatre companies all over the United States.

Vanguard Theatre is part of the Department of Visual and Theatre Arts at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The department provides educational, artistic and cultural opportunities for the students of the University and the people of West Tennessee. The faculty and students serve the area through a quality undergraduate professional arts program with performances and exhibits enhancing the aesthetic and cultural awareness of the campus and region while preparing students for careers in the arts, teaching and for advanced study.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sheri Fink is a #1 best-selling, award-winning children’s author, creator of “The Whimsical World of Sheri Fink” children’s brand, and an international speaker. Sheri writes books that inspire and delight children while planting seeds of self-esteem. Her first children’s book, The Little Rose, was a #1 best-seller on Amazon for over 60 weeks, became the #1 top-rated e-book on Amazon, and received a gold medal in the 2012 Readers Favorite International Book Awards. Her subsequent books have all been #1 best-sellers. Her children’s book series received the Gold Mom’s Choice Award for excellence in family friendly entertainment. Sheri was selected by CBS Los Angeles as one of the top 3 authors in her local area, a distinction she shares with Dean Koontz. Sheri was most recently awarded with the Gold Medal by the Readers Favorite International Book Awards for The Little Gnome and Exploring the Garden with the Little Rose.